Balcones Heights, TX

Texas · Bexar County · San Antonio-New Braunfels Metro

Balcones Heights is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,724. Residents earn $28,082 per year, which is 63% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

2,724 Population 4,127/sq mi density

$28,082 Median Income $22,243 per capita

$214,300 Home Value $200,592 Zillow

$927 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

70°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr

1,129 Violent Crime/100K 9,031 property/100K

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$28,082 median income, 3.2% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$214,300 home value, $927/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,129 violent crimes/100K (197% above avg)

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $28,082

63% lower than US avg

Home Value $214,300

24% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 1,129/100K

197% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 12.9%

62% lower than US avg

Median Rent $927

20% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.7%

33% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.2%

11% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 39.5%

219% higher than US avg

How Balcones Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,724

Median Age35.4 yrs

Density4,127/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 41%

Veterans7.8%

Economy

Median Income$28,082

Per Capita$22,243

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty39.5%

County GDP$159,589M

Commute25 min

Housing

Home Value$214,300

Rent$927

Ownership18.5%

Zillow$200,592

Housing Units1,599

Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent1,129/100K

Property9,031/100K

Murder29.7/100K

Assault862/100K

Burglary683/100K

Health

Obesity42.7%

Uninsured30.4%

Smoking19.1%

Depression23.8%

Heart Disease7.8%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Sunny Days319/yr

Elevation855 ft (261 m)

Education

Bachelor's+12.9%

High School+91.4%

Graduate+3.3%

School Score5.12

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%

Commute25 min

Broadband80.6%

EV Stations2

Libraries37

Is Balcones Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Balcones Heights receives an overall livability score of 1.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Balcones Heights faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Balcones Heights is $28,082, 63% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 39.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Balcones Heights is $214,300, 24% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $927 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

With 1,129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 9,031 per 100,000, 361% above the national average.

Education

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Balcones Heights enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 319 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Balcones Heights has a population of 2,724 with a density of 4,127 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 35.4 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49% female and 51% male. The city is predominantly White (40.6%), with 4% Hispanic, 15.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 56.4% of residents, while 43.6% speak Spanish. 7.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 24.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 72.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,724

Total Population

4,127

People / sq mi

35.4yrs

Median Age

9% below US avg

0.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%

Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Balcones Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 56.4%

28% below US avg

Spanish 43.6%

225% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Balcones Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Balcones Heights is $28,082, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,243 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,267, 12% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 39.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 6.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Balcones Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$28,082
	63% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$22,243
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,267
IRS Avg AGI	$74,535
Gini Index	0.464 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.2%
	11% below US avg
Poverty Rate	39.5%
	219% above US avg
Establishments (County)	45,524
County GDP	$159,589M

Business (County)

Restaurants	4,527
Healthcare	5,392
Retail	5,030
Manufacturing	884

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$9,802
	180% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.7 min
Drive Alone	58.1%
Public Transit	7.4%
Work from Home	6.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Balcones Heights is $214,300, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $200,592. Monthly rent averages $927 (20% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. 18.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,599 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1973. The average annual property tax is $9,802 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 51.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$214,300
	24% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$200,592

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$927
	20% below US avg
Rent Burden	51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	18.5%
Owner-Occupied	18.5%
Renter-Occupied	81.5%
Housing Units	1,599
Median Year Built	1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$9,802
	180% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.57%

In Balcones Heights, 42.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 20.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.8% of residents, above the national average. 41.1% have high blood pressure. 19.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.1% report binge drinking. 43.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 23.8% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.0% experience frequent mental distress. 30.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,359. The dentist ratio is 1:1,052. 88.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Balcones Heights vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.7%
	33% above US avg
Diabetes	20.3%
Heart Disease	7.8%
High Blood Pressure	41.1%
Asthma	9.8%
COPD	8.2%
Cancer	5.0%
Stroke	4.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.1%
	36% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.1%
Physical Inactivity	43.4%
Depression	23.8%
Mental Distress	20.0%
Physical Distress	19.1%
Short Sleep	45.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	72.9%
Uninsured	30.4%
	253% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,359
Dentists	1:1,052
Mental Health	1:404
Checkup Rate	72.2%
Dental Visits	42.4%
Premature Death	8,758/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.7/10
Exercise Access	88.5%
Healthcare Facilities	5,392

Balcones Heights has a violent crime rate of 1,129 per 100,000 residents, 197% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 861.6 per 100,000, robbery at 237.7, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 29.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 9,031 per 100,000, 361% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 7,249, burglary at 683, vehicle theft at 1,099 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 229 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Balcones Heights receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Balcones Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	1,128.9/100K
	197% above US avg
Murder	29.7/100K
	372% above US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	237.7/100K
Assault	861.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	9,031.5/100K
	361% above US avg
Burglary	683.3/100K
Theft	7,249.0/100K
Vehicle Theft	1,099.2/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	229
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Balcones Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 855 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	70.0°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	53°F (11°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	855 ft (261 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	4,127/sq mi
Coordinates	29.4902°N, 98.5491°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Bexar County County
Nearest Airport	San Antonio International (SAT) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.21"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0450 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	8.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.47 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.25 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	57.2 / 100
Community Resilience	21.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very High
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

224 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011	14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas	M4.8	83 km
Jan 30, 2025	18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas	M4.6	83 km
Feb 17, 2024	3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas	M4.5	79 km
Feb 17, 2024	3 km S of Falls City, Texas	M4.3	79 km
Sep 14, 2023	16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas	M4.1	83 km
Apr 9, 1993	21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas	M4.1	86 km
May 1, 2018	4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas	M4.0	80 km
Feb 22, 2024	3 km E of Falls City, Texas	M3.9	79 km
Apr 7, 2008	7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas	M3.9	81 km
Feb 17, 2024	3 km S of Falls City, Texas	M3.9	79 km
Jul 19, 2023	19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas	M3.8	64 km
Feb 12, 2024	3 km S of Falls City, Texas	M3.7	79 km
Feb 17, 2024	2 km S of Falls City, Texas	M3.7	79 km
Jan 6, 2018	17 km SW of Falls City, Texas	M3.6	83 km
Jul 20, 1991	8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas	M3.6	81 km
Jun 16, 2019	5 km SE of Falls City, Texas	M3.6	82 km
May 2, 2024	2 km E of Falls City, Texas	M3.5	79 km
Feb 23, 2024	2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas	M3.5	79 km
Jan 31, 2025	19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas	M3.5	84 km
Feb 19, 2024	0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas	M3.4	77 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Beryl	Category 1	248 km
2021	Nicholas	Category 1	283 km
2017	Harvey	Category 4	150 km
2003	Claudette	Category 1	188 km
1999	Bret	Category 3	269 km
1983	Alicia	Category 1	296 km
1980	Allen	Category 1	236 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

311 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 181 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973	EF4	98 km	5
Apr 28, 1953	EF4	17 km	2
Oct 12, 2001	EF3	85 km	0
Apr 29, 1975	EF3	77 km	3
May 6, 1969	EF3	68 km	0
Sep 20, 1967	EF3	45 km	0
Apr 25, 1966	EF3	100 km	0
Nov 22, 1961	EF3	12 km	0
Dec 1, 1953	EF3	60 km	0
Apr 28, 1953	EF3	7 km	1
Mar 21, 2022	EF2	76 km	0
Feb 19, 2017	EF2	5 km	0
Oct 30, 2015	EF2	56 km	0
Oct 30, 2015	EF2	57 km	0
Mar 19, 2012	EF2	54 km	0
Mar 19, 2012	EF2	34 km	0
Jul 21, 2007	EF2	56 km	0
Apr 7, 2002	EF2	73 km	0
Mar 19, 2002	EF2	30 km	0
Oct 12, 2001	EF2	62 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STEWAIT (3,696 ac, 1984).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1984	STEWAIT	3,696	99 km
2022	CHRISTINE	2,946	86 km
2022	TRAINING AREA 23	2,696	23 km
2022	BUDDY	1,521	94 km
2022	SMOKE RIDER	1,233	82 km
2006	CVFD NUMBER 70	1,177	85 km
2022	DAS GOAT	1,135	37 km
2006	PURGATORY	1,004	63 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (11°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	55°F (13°C)	1.8 in
March	63°F (17°C)	1.6 in
April	69°F (21°C)	2.6 in
May	76°F (24°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
June	81°F (27°C)	3.6 in
July	85°F (29°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	84°F (29°C)	2.5 in
September	79°F (26°C)	3.4 in
October	71°F (22°C)	3.3 in
November	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
December	53°F (12°C)	1.7 in

Balcones Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.6").

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Balcones Heights is located in Bexar County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 54.3% of the vote, a 9.8-point margin. 80.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 37 public libraries serving the community. 5,392 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 58.1% of workers drive alone to work, while 7.4% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.6%

D 54.3%

Winner: Democrat by 9.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	229
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	12.9%
	62% below US avg
High School+	91.4%
Graduate Degree+	3.3%
School Test Score	5.12

C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	4,127/sq mi
Total Area	0.6 sq mi
County	Bexar County County

Services

Broadband Access	80.6%
Avg Download Speed	200.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	68.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	37
Healthcare Facilities	5,392
Restaurants	4,527
Retail Stores	5,030

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.7 min
Drive Alone	58.1%
Public Transit	7.4%
Work from Home	6.4%

Average costs for common services in Balcones Heights. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$243 ($146–$388)
Specialist Visit	$340 ($194–$534)
Urgent Care Visit	$194 ($97–$340)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,136 ($777–$4,855)
Dental Cleaning	$126 ($73–$194)
Dental Filling	$243 ($146–$388)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement	$291 ($146–$486)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($19–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$583 ($388–$971)
Battery Replacement	$194 ($97–$340)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$97 ($58–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($49–$136)
HVAC Repair	$388 ($146–$777)
HVAC System Install	$6,797 ($3,884–$11,652)
Roof Repair	$971 ($388–$1,942)
Roof Replacement	$8,739 ($5,341–$14,565)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,457 ($486–$3,399)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,565 ($4,855–$29,130)
DUI Defense	$4,855 ($1,942–$9,710)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,457 ($777–$2,913)
Will Preparation	$486 ($194–$971)
Trust Preparation	$2,428 ($971–$4,855)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$97)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$146 ($73–$243)
Manicure	$24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$78 ($49–$126)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.98 ($2.91–$5.34)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.40 ($2.43–$4.86)
Loaf of Bread	$3.69 ($2.43–$5.34)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.37 ($2.91–$6.31)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.34 ($3.88–$7.28)
Rice (per lb)	$0.97 ($0.58–$1.75)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$136 ($78–$243)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$97)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$97)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$83 ($49–$146)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$194 ($73–$486)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,942 ($1,165–$3,399)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$126)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($7.77–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$97 ($29–$243)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($15–$73)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,165 ($583–$2,428)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$971 ($486–$1,942)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$388 ($194–$680)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$49 ($24–$97)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$971 ($388–$2,428)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,138 ($4,855–$29,130)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$97)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$97 ($49–$194)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$97)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($19–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$291 ($146–$486)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$194 ($97–$388)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$740
Toddler	$693
Preschool	$675
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$667
Toddler	$641
Preschool	$632

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Bexar County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	132,605	8,488	$59,294	0.99
Accommodation & Food Services	105,319	4,413	$27,939	1.24
Retail Trade	95,810	4,924	$42,513	1.03
Finance & Insurance	61,642	2,431	$111,120	1.63
Administrative & Waste Services	59,436	2,548	$53,416	1.08
Professional & Technical Services	55,830	6,105	$93,941	0.86
Construction	49,582	3,261	$78,658	1.01
Manufacturing	44,461	1,127	$80,672	0.58
Transportation & Warehousing	31,995	1,082	$61,164	0.81
Wholesale Trade	28,371	1,899	$89,356	0.77
Other Services	25,439	3,478	$47,500	0.91
Educational Services	21,028	632	$55,038	1.09
Real Estate	16,709	2,604	$69,740	1.15
Arts & Entertainment	15,716	621	$33,457	1.00
Information & Technology	15,115	548	$92,653	0.86
Management of Companies	12,232	216	$147,199	0.78
Mining & Oil/Gas	2,422	175	$164,445	0.69
Utilities	1,681	29	$104,752	0.47
Agriculture & Forestry	1,159	136	$51,117	0.15
Unclassified	712	420	$48,291	0.55

Radio Stations near Balcones Heights

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
104.5 Latino Hits	—	AAC
KSTX-FM 89.1 "Texas Public Radio"	apm, bbc	AAC+ 64 kbps
550 KTSA	news, talk	AAC+ 64 kbps
KGNB AM 1420 New Braunfels	classic country, country	AAC+ 32 kbps
KPAC 88.3 FM TPR Classical	classical	AAC+ 64 kbps
KSTX 89.1 FM	public radio	AAC+ 64 kbps
Ticket 760	sports	AAC
La Preciosa 105.7	regional mexican	AAC
Radio Trop Rock	—	MP3 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Balcones Heights

3 campgrounds found near Balcones Heights.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
CRANES MILL PARK	4.4/5	63	$26–$35
POTTERS CREEK PARK	4.4/5	119	$26–$100
North Park	4.2/5	19	$20

National Parks Near Balcones Heights

10 national parks and monuments found near Balcones Heights.

Park	Type	Fee
Blanco State Park	State Park	Free
Choke Canyon State Park	State Park	Free
Guadalupe River State Park	State Park	Free
Lockhart State Park	State Park	Free
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site	State Park	Free
McKinney Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Palmetto State Park	State Park	Free
Pedernales Falls State Park	State Park	Free
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free

Museums in Balcones Heights

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
SEMMES GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$210,234,895
MICHAEL AND NOEMI NEIDORFF GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$186,578,504
WITTE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2103571871	$18,052,115
MCNAY ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM	6000 NORTH NEW BRAUNFELS	2108245368	$13,518,035
SAN ANTONIO MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		2109788100	$12,568,994
SAN ANTONIO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		2102124453	$9,421,317
SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2102073250	$6,503,050
ALAMO PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$5,480,399
NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL MUSEUM ASSOCIATE	GENERAL MUSEUM		3203978599	$1,307,299
LOS COMPADRES HEADQUARTERS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2109223218	$865,078
CONTEMPORARY ART FOR SAN ANTONIO	ART MUSEUM		2102276960	$735,245
OLD SPANISH MISSIONS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	7711 MADONNA	2103575601	$639,594
SAN ANTONIO CONSERVATION SOCIETY FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2105348237	$489,177
U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	2310 STANLEY ROAD #1046	2102250015	$311,354
SAN ANTO CULTURAL ARTS	ART MUSEUM		2102267466	$299,944
HISPANIC HERITAGE CENTER OF TEXAS	GENERAL MUSEUM	110 BROADWAY SUITE 525	2108920136	$283,786
SAN ANTONIO SCOTTISH RITE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	308 AVENUE E	2102220133	$202,925
TEXAS TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		2104903554	$136,434
LANDA GARDENS CONSERVANCY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	233 BUSHNELL	2108292562	$135,771
MONTE VISTA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	233 BUSHNELL AVE	2107378212	$82,456
SAN ANTONIO FIRE MUSEUM SOCIETY	GENERAL MUSEUM	801 E HOUSTON ST	2102076000	$69,854
SAN ANTONIO GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	�911 MELISSA DR	2103425242	$43,364
DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$35,060
TEXAS GOLF HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2315 AVE B	2102265612	$14,705
LEON VALLEY PAGEANT ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM			$13,113
SALA DIAZ	ART MUSEUM		2108524492	$11,736
DESCENDANTS OF HIRAM JAMES & WALLACE WILSON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$10,515
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF HELOTES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$7,718
BENTON CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8307093939	$1,206
ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
BARNEY SMITH'S TOILET SEAT ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		2108247791
BEXAR COUNTY BUFFALO	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2131 FORT SUMTER STREET	2109546558
BROOKS HERITAGE FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		2105319767
CANARY ISLANDS DESCENDANTS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	8235 AGORA PARKWAY SUITE 111 #594
CASA NAVARRO STATE HISTORIC SITE	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2102264801
CENTRO ALAMEDA	GENERAL MUSEUM		2102994300
FORT SAM HOUSTON MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2102211886
GOVERNMENT CANYON NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER	ART MUSEUM		2107327286
HENNESSY TRAVELERS ASSOCIATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HERTZBERG CIRCUS COLLECTION AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
HERTZBERG CIRCUS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2102076000
HISTORIC SAN ANTONIO MISSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	6701 SAN JOSE DRIVE	2109321001
HOLOCAUST HISTORY PROJECT	HISTORY MUSEUM
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2103026807
INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES	GENERAL MUSEUM		2104582300
KATY RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MAGIC LANTERN CASTLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2108050011
MONTICELLO PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2102159274
MUSEO ALAMEDA	GENERAL MUSEUM		2102994300
NATIONAL AUDUBON	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	10750 PLEASANTON RD	2106281639
NOWY DWOR JEWISH MEMORIAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RED RIBBON CORPS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	222 CAROLWOOD DR	2103410475
SAN ANTONIO LIVING HISTORY ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2105348833
SAN ANTONIO MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM
SAN ANTONIO RIVER MISSIONS DESCENDANTS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SAN ANTONIO WOMENS CELEBRATION AND HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
SAN ANTONIO ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	3903 N ST MARYS STREET
SAN GERONIMO NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
SCOBEE PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		2104860100
SEAWORLD SAN ANTONIO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	10500 SEAWORLD DRIVE	2105233000
SECURITY FORCES MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
SPANISH GOVERNOR'S PALACE	GENERAL MUSEUM		2102240601
STEVES HOMESTEAD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2102279160
TEXAS AIR MUSEUM HANGER	GENERAL MUSEUM		2109779885
TEXAS AND MILITARY MEMORIES	GENERAL MUSEUM		2106708035
THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
U.S. ARMY MEDICAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2310 STANLEY ROAD BLDG 1046	2102216358
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS INSTITUTE OF TEXAN CULTURES AT SAN ANTOINIO	GENERAL MUSEUM		2104582300
VAUGHAN ANTIQUE INSTRUMENT FOUNDATION	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		2103521300
VILLA FINALE	GENERAL MUSEUM	401 KING WILLIAM	2102239800
WOODEN NICKEL HISTORICAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2108220552
WORLD WAR 2 MEMORIAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Balcones Heights

Name	Address	Annual Visits
SAN ANTONIO PUBLIC LIBRARY	600 SOLEDAD ST	5,388,369
BIBLIOTECH	3505 PLEASANTON RD	107,640
LEON VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY	6425 EVERS RD	81,353
CONVERSE PUBLIC LIBRARY	601 S SEGUIN RD	33,487
CITY OF GARDEN RIDGE LIBRARY	9400 MUNICIPAL PKWY	6,989

Farmers Markets in Balcones Heights

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Alamo Heights Farmers Market	255 E Basse	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Castle Hills Farm To Market	2211 NW Military	01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Farmer's and Artisan's Market at the Legacy	1902 North Loop 1604 E. ( Next to the Amusement Center)	01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013	Sun: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;
HemisView Farmers' Market	818 South Flores Street	03/14/2013 to 12/12/2013	Thu: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Hill Country Farmers Market Association	24133 Boerne Stage Road	January to December	Sat:8:30 am - 12:00 pm;		Visit
Hill Country Farmers Market Association	13222 Bandera Road	April to November 4, 2011			Visit
Legacy Farmers Market	18402 US Highway 281 N	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;Sun: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;		Visit
Main Plaza Farmers' Market	115 Main Ave	03/05/2013 to 12/17/2013	Tue: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Palo Alto College Farmers Market	1400 W Villaret Blvd	06/25/2018 to 11/26/2018	Mon: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Pearl Farmers Market	303 Pearl Parkway	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Quarry Farmers & Ranchers Market	255 E Basse Road	01/06/2013 to 12/29/2013	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
SAHA Farmers' Market	818 South Flores Street	03/13/2014 to 12/11/2014	Thu: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
San Antonio Farmers Market Association - Leon Valley	6427 Evers Rd.		Wed: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
San Antonio Farmers Market at St. Matthews	11121 Wurzbach	01/04/2013 to 12/27/2013	Fri: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
San Antonio Farmers Market Olmos Basin	100 Jackson Keller	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Tue: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
San Antonio Food Bank Farmers' Market Association	111 Soledad Street, #811				Visit
South Texas farmers Market	8101 Pat Booker Rd		Tue: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
South Texas farmers Market	6708 South Flores		Mon: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Fri: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
South Texas Farmers Market Association II	800 Buena Vista
South Texas Farmers Market Association III	4722 Eisenhauer Road at Interstate Highway 35
South Texas Farmers Market Association IV	1625 S. Zarzamora Street
Tobin FarmArt Market	110 Auditorium Circle	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Mon: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;
Tri-County Farmers Market Association	100 West Main

Hotels in Balcones Heights

15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Plus

Comfort Inn & Suites

Country Inn & Suites

Courtyard

Days Inn

Embassy Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Howard Johnson

La Quinta Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites San Antonio Medical Center

Oyo Inn & Suites

Park Inn by Radisson

Quality Inn Near Medical Center

San Antonio Marriott Northwest Medical Center

SpringHill Suites

Restaurants in Balcones Heights

46 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babe's

Bakery Lorraine

Beijing Express

Berni Vietnamese Restaurant

Big John's Pizza

Capo’s Pizza

Chacha Bedoy Donuts and Bakery

Charcoal Grill

China Star

Dave & Buster's

Denny's

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet

Ding How

Dry Dock

El Chivito

El Rodeo

French Sandwiches

Fruteria Chavez

Golden Wok

IHOP

Jim's

Kahramana Mediterranean Grill

Kohinoor

La Fogata

Luby's

Maafor San Antonio

Mamacita's

Mediterranian Turkish Grill

Mi Sierra Jalisco

Pho Hung Cuong

Pizza Hut

Red Lobster

San Antonio Burger

Simi's

South Garden

Spice

Suck It: The Restaurant

Sumo Japanese Steakhouse

Tacos Y Café

Tandoor Palace Indian Buffet

Thai Restaurant

Tommy’s

Torchy’s Tacos

Via 313

Yellowfish Sushi

Cafes in Balcones Heights

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dutch Bros. Coffee

Merit Coffee

Sindys cafe

Starbucks

Cinemas in Balcones Heights

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santikos Northwest 14

Clinics in Balcones Heights

9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CommuniCare Health Centers - Northwest

Focus and Balance

Health Texas

HealthTexas - Wurzbach

Klarisana - Ketamine Treatment San Antonio

Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center

Methodist Plaza

Texas Neurosciences Institute

US #649334351

Veterinaries in Balcones Heights

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oak Hills Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospital

Bus Stations in Balcones Heights

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crossroads Park & Ride

Gas Stations in Balcones Heights

20 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven

Chevron

Citgo

Exxon

In & Out Express

Mobil

Murphy USA

Quik Trip

QuikTrip

Shell

Texaco

Valero

Banks in Balcones Heights

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of America

BBVA Compass

Chase

Credit Human

Frost Bank

Wells Fargo

Shopping Malls in Balcones Heights

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wonderland of the Americas

Gyms in Balcones Heights

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gold's Gym

Personal Training By Miles & CO

Walls Next Level Fitness

Golf Courses in Balcones Heights

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oak Hills Country Club

Breweries in Balcones Heights

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Alamo Beer Company	Food & Drink, Breweries	202 Lamar St	5124442337
Alamo City Microbrewery & Grill	Brewery and Bar Northeast San Antonio	Terminal A	2109309100
Alamo Draft House San Antonio	Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Brewers, Movie Theaters	323 Broadway St	[2106778500]
Anheuser-busch	manufacturing, wholesale, food, brewer	2595 N Ellison Dr	[2105233922]
Arc's Wine Plus	Private Tours, Wine Tours & Tastings, More, Tours & Activities, Food & Drink, Tours, Brewery Tours,	3222 Navasota Cir	12106028675, [[12106028675]]
Big Sam's Grill & Bar	Brewery	13802 Embassy Row	[2102633460]
Blue Star Brewing Company	Brewery, Beer Garden, and BBQ Joint, Beer Gardens, BBQ Joints, Breweries, BBQ Joint, Brewery, Beer G	1414 S Alamo St	2102125506, (210) 212-5506	Visit
Branchline Brewing Company	Brewery	3633 Metro Pkwy San Antonio Tx 78247
Busted Sandal Brewery	Brewery Northwest Side, Brewery	7114 Oaklawn Dr		Visit
Farmers Market At The Pearl Brewery	Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Food & Drink, Breweries, Beer & Ale	312 Pearl Pkwy	2102127260	Visit
Freetail Brewing Co	Pubs, Pizza, Breweries	4035 N W Loop 1604 Ste 105	2103954974	Visit
Freetail Brewing Company	Brewery, Bar, Pizza Place	4035 N Loop 1604 W	2103954974	Visit
Freetail Brewing Company - Taproom & Production Brewery	Brewery	2000 S Presa St		Visit
Frio Brewing Co	Beer & Beverages, Breweries & Brew Pubs	1905 N Saint Marys St	[2102258222]
Gabriels Wine & Spirits	Liquor Store, Convenience Store, and Brewery	7233 Blanco Rd	(210) 349-7472, 2103497472
Gem's Tavern	Cocktail Lounges, Burgers, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Venues, recreation, Tav	2110 Frio City Rd	[[2109230094]]
Gervin's Sports Bar	Airport Food Court, Brewery, Sports Bar	San Antonio International Airport 9800 Airport Blvd		Visit
Half Time	Bar, Brewery, and Sports Bar Far West Side, Brewery, Bar, Sports Bar	7126 Tezel Rd
Hendrick Brewpub and Grill	Brewery	202 Clear Oak
Just 1 More	Bars & Clubs, food and drink, drinking, Bars & Pubs, Brewers, Venues, Wineries, Bar, San Antonio Tex	3354 Lasses Blvd	[2103370701]
Mad Pecker Brewing Co.	Brewery and Gastropub Great Northwest	6025 Tezel Rd		Visit
Mariposa Restaurant	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cafes, Cocktail Lounges, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants	15900 La Cantera Pkwy		Visit
Pearl Brewery	Plaza, Brewery, Event Space	200 E Grayson St	2102127260	Visit
Ranger Creek Brewing Distilling, Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling	Bar, Club & Pub Tours, More, Brewery and Distillery, Distillery Tours, Food & Drink, Brewery and Dis	4834 Whirlwind Dr	12107752099, 2107752099	Visit
Rocky's Tavern	bar & grill restaurants, breweries & brew pubs	11403 Oconnor Rd	[2106377625]
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery	brewery	136 E Grayson	[2104555701]
Taste This Culinary and Craft Brewery Tours	Food & Drink, Tours & Activities, Tours, Brewery Tours, Beer Tastings & Tours, Tour	Southtown	12105384888
The Granary 'cue & Brew	Restaurant, Brewery, BBQ Joint	602 Avenue A	2102280124	Visit
Total Wine and More	wine shop, Breweries, Beer & Ale Distributors, Wine & Distilled Beverages Retail, Liquor Stores, Bee	17530 La Cantera Pkwy	2108779155
Total Wine More	Liquor Store, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Wine Shop, Liquor Stores, Wine	125 N W Loop 410	2105249300	Visit
Tubby's Tavern	bar & grill restaurants, Billiard Parlors, parlor, billiard, Breweries & Brew Pubs, breweries & brew	1402 Cupples Rd	[2104329823], 2104329823
What's Brewing	Coffee Roasting & Equipment, Pubs, Coffee & Tea Wholesale & Manufacturers, Breweries, Coffee & Tea S	138 W Rhapsody Dr

Stadiums & Teams in Balcones Heights

Team	League	Division
San Antonio Spurs	NBA	West

Pharmacies in Balcones Heights

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
SUPERTARGET	4522 FREDERICKSBURG ROAD	210-280-0001

EV Charging Stations in Balcones Heights

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
CPSE-SATX WONDERLAND 03	400 Crossroads Blvd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CPSE-SATX WONDERLAND ST 5	4545 Fredericksburg Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Balcones Heights

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
18970 ST HWY 16 N (59625)	GTOWER	128
18970 ST HWY 16 N (59625)	GTOWER	128
18970 STATE HWY 16 NORTH (59625)	GTOWER	128
18970 STATE HWY 16 NORTH (59625)	GTOWER	128
16304 I-35 South (42051)	LTOWER	78
1297 ZETA (59647)	LTOWER	78
1297 ZETA (59647)	LTOWER	78
1297 Zeta (59647)	LTOWER	78
1297 Zeta (59647)	LTOWER	78
16304 I.H. 35 South (42051)	LTOWER	78
16304 I.H. 35 South (42051)	LTOWER	78
16304 I-35 South (42051)	LTOWER	78
23295 CIELO VISTA ROAD (9280)	LTOWER	59
23295 CIELO VISTA ROAD (9280)	LTOWER	59
23295 CIELO VISTA ROAD (9280)	LTOWER	59
23295 CIELO VISTA ROAD (9280)	LTOWER	59
14030 SOUTH HIGHWAY 181 (59472)	LTOWER	57
14030 SOUTH HIGHWAY 181 (59472)	LTOWER	57
14030 South Highway 181 (59472)	LTOWER	57
14030 South Highway 181 (59472)	LTOWER	57

Bridges in Balcones Heights

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1960	23	226,296	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1994	240	197,520	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1999	227	197,520	G
Culvert	Concrete	1960	76	181,792	F
Culvert	Concrete	1960	48	181,792	G
Culvert	Concrete	1961	89	159,549	F
Culvert	Concrete	1961	57	159,549	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1960	260	151,351	F
Culvert	Concrete	1961	38	151,351	F
Culvert	Concrete	1961	49	131,070	F
Culvert	Concrete	1960	23	130,673	G
Culvert	Concrete	1996	41	130,673	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2008	266	100,430	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2008	266	100,430	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2004	254	90,918	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1999	220	88,020	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1999	220	88,020	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2008	883	83,085	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2008	1,094	83,085	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2008	1,103	83,085	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2008	883	83,085	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2004	254	75,766	G
Culvert	Concrete	1965	42	53,632	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1994	211	44,090	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2003	1,289	37,500	G
Culvert	Concrete	1981	128	33,540	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2015	64	31,545	G
Culvert	Concrete	1950	34	29,041	F
Culvert	Concrete	1930	22	23,916	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2008	3,640	22,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2008	1,170	22,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2008	1,080	22,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	2,465	22,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2005	1,580	22,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1999	625	20,350	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1993	198	20,293	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2003	3,162	20,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2007	1,311	20,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2008	196	20,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1996	280	17,600	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1993	198	16,530	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1994	225	15,800	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2007	4,059	12,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2002	3,255	12,000	F
Culvert	Concrete	1952	57	10,204	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1999	227	9,520	G
Culvert	Concrete	1970	30	9,141	F
Culvert	Concrete	1962	29	7,070	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1994	218	6,080	F
Culvert	Concrete	2016	34	3,859	G
Culvert	Concrete	1999	49	3,289	F
Culvert	Concrete	1945	20	2,810	G
Culvert	Concrete	1955	53	2,635	F
Culvert	Concrete	1965	29	2,338	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1962	40	2,045	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1999	227	1,310	G
Culvert	Concrete	1956	44	1,241	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1962	40	1,102	G
Culvert	Concrete	1955	53	924	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1962	40	850	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1962	40	637	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1962	40	518	G
Culvert	Concrete	1974	34	500	G
Culvert	Concrete	1955	51	492	F
Culvert	Concrete	1955	38	327	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1962	40	160	F
Culvert	Concrete	1955	41	147	F

Amtrak Stations in Balcones Heights

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
San Antonio, TX	350 Hoefgen Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Balcones Heights

4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ALCOA - SAN ANTONIO WORKS	14555 OLD CORPUS CHRISTI RD	BEXAR
LEWIS ENERGY GROUP	10101 REUNION PLACE, SUITE 350	BEXAR
PORTLAND CEMENT	11551 NACOGDOCHES RD	BEXAR
V H BRAUNIG	15290 STREICH RD	BEXAR

Airports Near Balcones Heights

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
San Antonio International Airport	SAT	Large Airport
Lackland Air Force Base	SKF	Medium Airport
New Braunfels National Airport	—	Medium Airport
Randolph Air Force Base	RND	Medium Airport
San Marcos Regional Airport	—	Medium Airport
Stinson Municipal Airport	SSF	Medium Airport
4S Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Alison Air Park	—	Small Airport
Arrow 'S' Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Ausmus Airport	—	Small Airport
Bailey Airport	—	Small Airport
Bains Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Barclay's Roost Airport	—	Small Airport
Bat Cave Field	—	Small Airport
Bear Creek Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Blanco Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Bleakley Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Boening Brothers Airport	—	Small Airport
Boerne Stage Field	—	Small Airport
Boma Airport	—	Small Airport
Bulverde Airpark	—	Small Airport
Burg Lake Aero Airport	—	Small Airport
Burris Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Byram Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Cajun Hills Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Cameron Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Camp Bullis ALS Airport	—	Small Airport
Canyon Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Castroville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Champee Springs Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Chips Airport	—	Small Airport
Cibolo Sea-Willo Airpark	—	Small Airport
Cielo Grande Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Cinco B Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Circle P Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Comfort Airpark	—	Small Airport
Cross Triangle Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Cross-B Airport	—	Small Airport
Dawson Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Deer Valley Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Devine Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Dos Arroyos Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Echtle Field	—	Small Airport
Elm Creek Airpark	—	Small Airport
Fall Creek Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying J Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying L Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying R Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Freedom Springs Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Goose Creek Landing Strip	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Balcones Heights

22 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone





ACCPD - Northwest Vista Substation
Alamo Heights Police Department	6116 Broadway Street
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Bexar County Sheriff's Office - West Patrol Substation
Campus Police
Castle Hills City Police Department
Harlandale Independent School District Police Department
Helotes Police Department	12951 Bandera Road
Hollywood Park Police Department
Kirby Police Department
Leon Valley Police Department	6400 El Verde Road
Olmos Park Police Department
S.A.P.D. Police Storefront	3850 South New Braunfels Avenue
San Antonio Police Department - East Substation	3635 East Houston Street
San Antonio Police Department North Substation	13030 Jones Maltsberger Road
San Antonio Police Department Prue Substation	5020 Prue Road
San Antonio Police Department West Substation	7000 Culebra Road
San Antonio Public Safety Headquarters
UIW Campus Police
Universal City Police Department	2150 Universal City Boulevard
UTSA Police Department
Windcrest City Police Department	8601 Midcrown Drive

Grocery Stores in Balcones Heights

75 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-Eleven 38060H	Convenience Store	7979 Fredericksburg Rd
7-Eleven Convenience Store 36628A	Convenience Store	7930 Callaghan Rd
7-eleven Convenience Store 38296A	Convenience Store	6647 Callaghan Rd
7-Eleven Inc. 38225H	Convenience Store	1302 Vance Jackson Rd
A N C EXPRESS	Convenience Store	4069 Culebra Rd
Afghan Bakery & Sheeryakh	Specialty Store	8492 Fredericksburg Rd
Afghan Village Halal Market	Grocery Store	3825 Fredericksburg Rd
Al Madina Meat Market And Grill	Grocery Store	9218 Wurzbach Rd
Ali Baba International Food Market Inc	Super Store	9307 Wurzbach Rd
Amerigo's Mart	Convenience Store	4105 Gardendale St
Anwar-sadak Llc	Grocery Store	8940 Wurzbach Rd
Aryana Afghan Llc	Grocery Store	8114 Fredericksburg Rd
Ashiana Super Market	Other	4139 Gardendale St
Balcones Food Store	Convenience Store	3309 Hillcrest Dr
Bandera Express	Convenience Store	1162 Bandera Rd
Bandera Express Mart	Convenience Store	1871 Bandera Rd
Bismillah Market	Grocery Store	4115 Gardendale St
Circle K 3946	Convenience Store	1119 Vance Jackson Rd
Classic Mart & 420 Shop	Convenience Store	4069 Medical Dr
Coyote Express	Convenience Store	8719 Wurzbach Rd
Crossroads Stop	Convenience Store	201 N Crossroads Blvd
Culebra Super Meat Market 30	Grocery Store	1630 Bandera Rd
Des Pardes International Market	Grocery Store	4081 Medical Dr
Diamond Food Mart # 5 00001	Convenience Store	7802 Callaghan Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 6187	Other	8115 Callaghan Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 4471	Other	2821 Hillcrest Dr
Dollar Tree 2533	Other	1803 Vance Jackson Rd
Dollar Tree 5591	Other	3645 Fredericksburg Rd
Dona Concha Food Inc	Grocery Store	3303 West Ave
EZ FOOD STORE	Convenience Store	4310 Gardendale St
Ez In N Out 1	Convenience Store	2347 Vance Jackson Rd
Family Dollar 4882	Other	2929 West Ave
Family Dollar 6714	Other	4400 Fredericksburg Rd
Fiesta Ii Food Mart	Convenience Store	2033 Bandera Rd
Garden Food Mart	Convenience Store	1302 Gardina St
Great Food Mart	Convenience Store	9911 Fredericksburg Rd
Himalayan Bazar	Other	8466 Fredericksburg Rd
Jay's Way Food Mart 00001	Convenience Store	1904 Bandera Rd
JB African Grocery	Grocery Store	1634 Babcock Rd
JC Food Mart 4	Grocery Store	3534 Fredericksburg Rd
Kabul International Food Market	Grocery Store	8931 Wurzbach Rd
Kwik Corner	Convenience Store	2730 Hillcrest Dr
La Michoacana Meat Market Sa 4	Supermarket	100 Crossroads Blvd
Low Price Mart	Convenience Store	1202 Babcock Rd
Lucky Food Mart #1	Convenience Store	5100 Fredericksburg Rd
Lucky Spot	Convenience Store	4301 Fredericksburg Rd
Medical Center Shell	Convenience Store	5643 Fredericksburg Rd
Mehat Food Mart	Convenience Store	5222 Fredericksburg Rd
Mehat Food Mart 00001	Convenience Store	5222 Fredericksburg Rd
Mireles Party Kegs	Convenience Store	3630 Culebra Rd
Ms Super Shop 00001	Convenience Store	3546 Pin Oak Dr
Murphy USA 6972	Convenience Store	1603 Vance Jackson
Nassau Food Mart	Convenience Store	110 Nassau Dr
NORTHSIDE ORIENTAL MKT	Other	2024 Bandera Rd
Poco Loco Supermercado 23	Supermarket	3025 West Ave
Pump N Shop #50	Convenience Store	4030 Medical Dr
QuikTrip 4017	Convenience Store	4710 Fredericksburg Rd
QuikTrip 4020	Convenience Store	8775 Wurzbach Rd
Sashas International Market	Grocery Store	8023 Callaghan Rd
SBS Food Mart No. 1	Convenience Store	1203 Babcock Rd
Shell Food Mart	Convenience Store	3502 Culebra Rd
Speedy Convenience Store	Convenience Store	2803 Vance Jackson Rd
Sprouts Farmers Market 118	Supermarket	8101 Callaghan Rd
Sunny's Ice & Food	Convenience Store	3819 West Ave
Target T 1523	Super Store	4522 Fredericksburg Rd
Texas Food Mart 00001	Convenience Store	1429 Donaldson Ave
Texas Meat And Grocery Store	Grocery Store	3682 Culebra Rd
Timewise Food Store 186	Convenience Store	9510 Wurzbach Rd
Valero Corner Store 27420	Convenience Store	3944 Fredericksburg Rd
Valero Corner Store 2742035	Convenience Store	5995 Callaghan Rd
Valero Corner Store 2742469	Convenience Store	8108 Fredericksburg Rd
Valero Corner Store 274532	Convenience Store	8102 Callaghan Rd
WALGREENS 02458	Other	7802 Wurzbach Rd
Walgreens 15461	Other	1560 Bandera Rd
Walmart SUPERCENTER 5145	Super Store	1603 Vance Jackson Rd

Post Offices in Balcones Heights

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Beacon Hill Post Office

Treatment Centers in Balcones Heights

16 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Alamo Area Resource Center Inc	Substance Abuse	210-625-7200
Alpha Home Inc	Substance Abuse	210-735-3822
Alpha Home Inc	Substance Abuse	210-735-3822
Blue Heron Recovery	Both	210-588-0508
Brookdale Alliance - Center for Health Maintenance	Substance Abuse	210-257-0800
Center for Healthcare Services - Children Behavioral Health	Mental Health	210-261-3500
Center for Healthcare Services - Eastside Clinic	Mental Health	210-261-2427
Center for Healthcare Services - NAS	Substance Abuse	210-261-1572
Center for Healthcare Services - Paul Elizondo Clinic	Mental Health	210-261-2427
Childrens Shelter - Hope Center	Mental Health	210-503-4500
Clarity Child Guidance Center	Mental Health	210-616-0300
Lifetime Recovery Treatment Centerial - Lifetime Recovery Residential Servs	Substance Abuse	210-734-6362 x8100
Metro Treatment of Texas LP - New Season Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	210-434-0531 x29505
Metro Treatment of Texas LP - New Season Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	210-314-6473
River City Rehabilitation Center Inc	Substance Abuse	210-924-7547
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hosp	Both	210-541-5300

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balcones Heights

What is the population of Balcones Heights?

Balcones Heights has a population of 2,724 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 4,127 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49% female and 51% male.

Is Balcones Heights expensive to live in?

Balcones Heights has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $28,082, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,300 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $927 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Balcones Heights safe?

Public safety is a concern in Balcones Heights, with a violent crime rate of 1,129 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 9,031 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Balcones Heights receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Balcones Heights?

Balcones Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Balcones Heights?

Balcones Heights has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,267. There are 45,524 business establishments in the area, including 4,527 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 6.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Balcones Heights?

The median home value in Balcones Heights is $214,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $200,592. For renters, the median monthly rent is $927. Fair market rent is $935 for a 1-bedroom and $1,149 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 18.5%. The average annual property tax is $9,802.

How are the schools in Balcones Heights?

Schools in Balcones Heights score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 12.9% of adults in Balcones Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Balcones Heights?

The obesity rate in Balcones Heights is 42.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.1% of adults are smokers. 43.4% are physically inactive. 23.8% of residents report depression. 30.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 88.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,359.

What is transportation like in Balcones Heights?

The average commute in Balcones Heights is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 58.1% of workers drive alone to work, 7.4% use public transit, and 6.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Balcones Heights?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Balcones Heights is 40.6% White, 15.2% Black or African American, 4% Hispanic or Latino. 56.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 43.6% speak Spanish. 7.8% of the population are military veterans. 24.9% of residents have a disability. 72.9% have health insurance coverage.

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